India Travel Stories

Nov 3, 2021 • 3 min read

If there’s one place that knows how to celebrate a festival, it’s India. From grand city events to simple village melas (fairs), India’s jam-packed…

Apr 19, 2021 • 2 min read

Rama Navami is a spring festival that celebrates the birth of the Prince of Ayodhya of the epic Ramayana.  Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of the Hindu…

Jan 28, 2021 • 5 min read

With suggested itineraries and ideas for alternative destinations, here's everything you need to plan your dream trip to the Himalayan region.

Dec 2, 2020 • 4 min read

To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.

Sep 30, 2020 • 6 min read

Companies committed to the conservation of wildlife are utilizing AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a growing number of sustainable programs…

Jun 30, 2020 • 5 min read

As people increasingly opt for holistic approaches to health, Ayurvedic wellness programs have become popular throughout India

May 21, 2020 • 5 min read

Being in social isolation doesn't stop us dreaming of all the places we'd like to visit; in fact now we've got even more time to daydream. Escape on a…

Mar 11, 2020 • 6 min read

From Srinagar’s gardens to Agra’s mausoleums, Mughal architecture is distinctive and divine. Here's where to see it.

Feb 6, 2020 • 6 min read

With bonfires, tasty treats and coloured powder galore, Holi is one of India’s most spectacular festivals. Here’s how and where to celebrate Holi in India.

Jan 29, 2020 • 7 min read

From your first temple blessing to learning how to book train tickets, here’s our pick of the best firsts you can look forward to ahead of a trip to India.

Jan 21, 2020 • 4 min read

Lonely Planet's new book Travel Goals: Inspiring Experiences to Transform Your Life outlines diverse activities all over the world that are sure to change how…

Dec 11, 2019 • 5 min read

Despite never finding fame in her home country, Irish actress Norah Richards is revered in the small Indian village of Andretta. Here’s why.

Nov 22, 2019 • 7 min read

India’s ancient stepwells are geometric marvels that astound and confound. Here are seven of the most beautiful with info on how to visit them yourself.

Oct 29, 2019 • 7 min read

Divine beaches, a laid-back atmosphere and world-class diving and surfing: the Andaman Islands has it all. Here’s how to visit.

Oct 10, 2019 • 6 min read

With a hot and tropical winter climate and traditional yuletide celebrations, Goa is a great place to spend Christmas.

Sep 30, 2019 • 5 min read

From fine art galleries to famous toilets, Delhi seemingly has a museum for everything. Here are six of the best to get you started.

Sep 27, 2019 • 5 min read

From celeb spotting in Juhu to scuba diving at Tarkarli, here is our pick of the seven best beach escapes near Mumbai.

Sep 27, 2019 • 6 min read

Use our quiz to find out which Harry Potter character you are and cast a spell on your next holiday destination.

Sep 19, 2019 • 6 min read

Every empire worth its arrows made incursions into the plains of Madhya Pradesh, leaving an indelible mark on the region’s architecture, culture and people.

Sep 18, 2019 • 6 min read

Many who touch base with Kerala in Kochi (Cochin) simply make a mad dash for the palm-fringed backwaters, which unravel just south. But linger for a…

Jul 15, 2019 • 7 min read

With its rainbow-coloured palette of markets, mountains and monuments, India is the stuff of travel dreams. Ten million tourists visit every year, and…

Jul 10, 2019 • 7 min read

Nothing elevates sport like rivalry. The occasions are bigger, the prize greater and the losses that much more painful when the opponent is a long…